The Little Sweet Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
The Little Sweet Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Little Sweet Shop, 51 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RE
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Little Sweet Shop sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← The Little Sweet Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Little Sweet Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Little Sweet Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins/Mc Colls Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2023 |
| Truffles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cobblestone Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| at Emily's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Chequer Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Masala Hut Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Very Betty Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mamma Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Little Sweet Shop
What is The Little Sweet Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Little Sweet Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 8 February 2023.
Is The Little Sweet Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Sweet Shop last inspected?
The Little Sweet Shop was last inspected on 8 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Sweet Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Sweet Shop compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while The Little Sweet Shop holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects The Little Sweet Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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